Katharina Washington

Katharina Washington serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR, while promoting efficiency, competition, and accountability in the acquisition process. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, including management consulting, training, and business support services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. While specific contractor names are not available, Katharina maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships across the professional services sector, engaging both large primes and small business subcontractors in collaborative, performance-driven relationships. She consistently encourages teaming arrangements and joint ventures to enhance capability and competition, fostering a procurement environment that values innovation and responsiveness from the vendor community. Katharina demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 49% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and diversify the supplier base. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to increase participation from underserved small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 519190 (Other Information Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), indicating deep expertise in organizational development, workforce training, and business support services. She routinely procures advisory services, learning management systems, and operational efficiency solutions, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the professional services domain and a consistent alignment with mission-critical workforce enhancement objectives.